Ikelite announces September availability of their new Fuji S2 Pro digital SLR housing. The Fuji S2 Pro utilizes Nikkor lenses and is compatible with all of their TTL SubStrobes for a complete system of proven components. For more information, visit Ikelite's web site.

David Breitigam and Eric Cheng go to Las Vegas to get the latest scoop. The most comprehensive DEMA report wetpixel has ever done!

Eric Cheng presents a web journal of a Bahamas trip with Jim Watt, David Fleetham, and Andy Sallmon, with Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures.

Wetpixel contributor James Wiseman (jamesw) is moderating an o­nline chat about digital underwater photography, which will take place o­n Wednesday July 24th 9pm Eastern:

I'd like to introduce you to my new website with an o­nline chat and you are all invited! Please take your wetsuit off before coming inside...

What I plan to do is present a talk I gave to my local UW Photo Society called "From Film to Digital" The talk will be geared for both beginners and "seasoned" UW photographers. I plan to cover the "state of the practice" as well as the "state of the art" - since I have done intensive research and recently received my new Digital SLR.

I have put all my slides up o­nline so everyone can follow along during the talk just like it is a slideshow. After the "presentation" I think it would be great if we could have a roundtable discussion where everyone can share their unique expertise and "tips and tricks" for each camera/housing system. For more details -->

Wetpixel's very own Eric Cheng has published a web site featuring a recent trip to the Bahamas with Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures.

Also participating were professional marine photographers Jim Watt, David Fleetham, and Andy Sallmon.

On board were five Canon D60 Digital SLRs, four UK Germany D60 housings, an Ikelite-housed Fuji S1 Pro Digital SLR, an Aquatica-housed Nikon Coolpix 5000, and a Light & Motion-housed Olympus 4040.

San Diego, California - July 9th, 2002 - Gates Underwater Products today announces the new F707 housing specifically designed for the Sony F707 5 megapixel digital still camera. Rich with features found only on higher-end systems, the F707 housing from Gates is designed for both the professional and recreational underwater photographer.

Professionals will appreciate access to all key camera functions on the F707 housing, including manual focus, white balance, auto exposure lock, and complete exposure control in shutter priority, aperture priority and manual modes. For the ‘point-and-shoot’ diver, the F707 can be set for fully auto operation.

One of wetpixel.com's sponsors MCD is a U.S dealer for Subal. That means you can get the latest Subal Nikon Coolpix 5000 housing from the San Diego-based distributor as well as other hard-to-finds. Check out their colorful but sturdy little Seal housings for the Canon Digital Elphs as well as printing and storage accessories.

Aquatica has completed the A5000 housing for Nikon Coolpix 5000 camera and is moving forward with implementing a full line of products for the Nikon Digital cameras. Look for the upcoming Aquatica the A5700 for the Nikon Coolpix 5700, and the A4500 for the Nikon Coolpix 4500 and ... you guessed it... the exciting AD100 for the Nikon D-100 digital SLR.

Light & Motion has released a photo of their new Tetra housing for the Nikon Coolpix 5000 camera. The new housing model has a design based on the successful previous Tetra offering for the Olympus Cameras. Unique features include the ROC strobe controller and a moisture alarm.

Dan Burton has launched his own website dedicated to underwater digital photography. Go there to get the latest information on Dan's digital underwater workshops, and to get a peek at Dan's home-grown housing for his Nikon D1x and his digital photo gallery. Link up at www.digitalunderwater.com.